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1996 Volkswagen Jetta CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Brake Caliper prelecting
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
- Place caliper so that piston bore is facing down.
- Open bleeder valve, then connect a s...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 L4 GAS
Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveabilty symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with underbody moun...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 L4 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Mark position of bolts attaching ball joints to control arms, then remove bolts and separate ball joint from control arm.
- Remove drive axle to transaxle drive flange attaching bolts.
- Mount a suitable...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS
- Obtain audio coded anti-theft code.
- Remove black plastic cap, then disconnect solenoid electrical connectors.
- Remove nut securing battery wire to solenoid.
- Remove dipstick tube bracket retaining nut from stud.
- Remove starter to front console attaching bolt.
- Remove starter motor attachi...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS
On 1993-96 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand plenum cover fasteners, then the cover.
- Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
- Press the cabin air filter housing clips downward, then remove the cabin air ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek 2.0 L4 GAS
OBD ll
If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant outlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Ambient Temperature Switch Location Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine & Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: INTERIOR, CLEANING TIPS FOR FABRICS, VINYLS AND PLASTICS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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